Youth Perspectives on Sport Survey
Your Voice Matters - Help shape the future of sport in WA
SportWest is inviting young Western Australian's aged 11-17 Years who play sport and go to high school to share what it's really like to be a young person involved in sport.
You will need permission from your parent or guardian, so we've prepared some background information here for them. This survey is your chance to share your thoughts, experiences and feelings about sport in WA. Whether sport makes you feel confident, connected and excited, or whether you've faced challenges or setbacks on your journey, your experiences matter.
The information collected will help us better understand what young people need from sport and help shape future programs, resources and support for young people, families, clubs and sporting organisations across the state. We will then be producing FREE resources in partnership with our industry experts, to help you get the most out of your sport experience.
Before You Start
- You must have permission from your parent or guardian to take part. Before deciding whether to provide consent, parents are encouraged to review the Parent Information.
- Your participation is voluntary. If you want to skip a question or stop the survey at any time, you can.
- Your responses will be kept confidential and will have no impact on team selections or opportunities.
Need Support?
As you reflect on personal experiences, if anything raises concerns for you, support is available:
- Kids Helpline (5-25 years): https://kidshelpline.com.au | 1800 55 1800
- headspace: https://headspace.org.au
- ReachOut: https://au.reachout.com
- If you feel unsafe or need urgent help, contact 000 or speak with a trusted adult immediately.
Thank you for helping us create better sporting experiences for young people across Western Australia. Your voice can help make sport more fun, safe, welcoming and inclusive for everyone.
The Youth Perspectives on Sport Survey is the second instalment of the Sport Perspectives Research series, following the parent study a year ago in 2025. To access the Survey Findings, you can download the report here (SportWest Parent Perspectives Survey - SportWest)
If you’re interested in keeping up to date with the Youth project or have any questions, we’d love to hear from you at beth@sportwest.com.au.